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Palais Royale

Property class: 3.5

Photo gallery for Palais Royale

A well-maintained garden with a central stone fountain, neatly trimmed hedges, and a pathway leading to a row of buildings with arched windows and a sign reading "Palais Royal".
A hotel room with a large bed, two smaller beds, a TV, a desk, and a chair.
A living room with a blue sofa, patterned armchairs, a glass coffee table, and a chandelier.
A breakfast table with a plate of food, a glass of orange juice, and a cup of coffee.
Outdoor banquet area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$280
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov

Explore the area

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230 Katoomba Street, Katoomba, NSW, 2780
  • Place, Blue Mountains Cultural Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Katoomba Scenic World
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Three Sisters
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Western Sydney Intl. Airport (WSI)
    ‪66 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Premium Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two smaller beds, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

Premium Double Room

  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a chandelier, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 34 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Triple Room

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand, a chair, a window with stained glass, and a wall-mounted picture.

Deluxe Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a television, and a mirror.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

A hotel room with two single beds, a small table, a nightstand with a phone, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Executive King

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, a chandelier, and a large window with curtains.

Executive King

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Family Room, Multiple Beds

A hotel room with two single beds, a sofa, a small table with a vase, and a large window with curtains.

Family Room, Multiple Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard King

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a dresser, a mirror, and a wall-mounted picture.

Standard King

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Katoomba

At Palais Royale you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Blue Mountains Cultural Centre and Leura Cascades. Highlights at this hotel include free self-parking, a bar/lounge and a sauna. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include a conference centre and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Katoomba hotel include Katoomba Scenic World and Blue Mountains National Park.

What's nearby

  • Blue Mountains Cultural Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Leura Cascades - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Katoomba Scenic World - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Three Sisters - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Echo Point Lookout - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Katoomba Station - 10 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Carrington - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Fish & Fowl - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mountain Culture Beer Co. - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sushi n Co. - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Old City Bank Bar and Brasserie - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Palais Royale

As a guest of Palais Royale, you'll find a sauna, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Event space at this hotel measures 1292 square feet (120 square metres) and includes a conference centre. WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. The business-friendly Palais Royale also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and coffee/tea in common area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Katoomba hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 1292 sq ft of conference space
  • 120 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1896
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Palais Royale offers 40 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. 80-cm LCD televisions come with Netflix. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit.

This Katoomba hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: AUD 30 for adults and AUD 15 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Sauna

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre (1,292 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1896
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap

Entertainment

  • 80-cm LCD TV
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 11 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately AUD 30 for adults and from AUD 15 for children
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • One child aged 11 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Palais Royale Hotel Katoomba
Palais Royale Katoomba
Palais Royale Blue Mountains Hotel Katoomba
Palais Royale Blue Mountains Katoomba
Palais Royale Hotel
Palais Royale Boutique Hotel Katoomba
Palais Royale Blue Mountains Katoomba
Palais Royale Hotel
Palais Royale Katoomba
Palais Royale Hotel Katoomba

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Palais Royale?

Palais Royale offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Palais Royale?

As of 30 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Palais Royale on 23 Nov 2026 start from NZ$280, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Palais Royale?

Yep, Palais Royale has a free self car park.

Does Palais Royale serve breakfast?

Sure does, full breakfast is served daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Palais Royale?

No, Palais Royale does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Palais Royale?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Palais Royale?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Palais Royale Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 203 out of 538 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 538 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 87 out of 538 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 538 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 538 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and great location in the heart of Katoomba. Beautiful buildings with old world charm. Very comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Building
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous hotel,definitely staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and parking, staff were fabulous, large room, comfortable bed, room was a little dated but matched property overall very good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This stunning old hotel is straight out of The Shining. Clean, quiet & decorated in a very romantic with classical decor. We could not love this grand old girl more. Would definitely stay again. Staff were also very friendly & helpful. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice sauna, spa was closed. Great location to town
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, extra friendly staff, clean, room cleaned each day.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Kind front staff, nice location on Katoomba's main street, easy access to Echo Point and walking trails. proximity to a big supermarket
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful property and beautiful people especially Michelle in reception.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a wonderfully quiet room. Hotel within easy walking distance to town center. Helpful staff. Would happily stay there again. Excellent quality for price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything met our expectations
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, large, clean room and proper HOT water with great pressure.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was very good size. The receptionist was very friendly and helpful. We were there one night, will surely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Comfortable accommodation, friendly staff. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grand old building. Bit tired but clean, helpful staff. Breakfast very basic
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
3rd time staying here in 2022, and still very good place. Great location in Katoomba, friendly staff and clean rooms.
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Grand Hotel in the Mountains

Beautiful property in the Blue Mountains.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location was really good
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This Hotel is great if you have a function at Katoomba RSL.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The lady on receptions was very welcoming and friemdly and made us feel right at home. The room was a good size and although a little dated all was clean and tidy. Breakfast was very basic but did the job
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and quiet place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
beautiful old building well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lots of character!

Staff v helpful re late check-in, info etc
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice old building.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024